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Qatar to Launch 3rd Phase of Hamad International Airport
2014-10-23 Read More...
Qatar will soon be launching the third phase of the newly-opened $15.5-billion Hamad International Airport (HIA) in line with its plans to accommodate 50 million passengers by 2020, said a report.

Qatar Airways’ first A350 XWB Completes Maiden Flight
2014-10-23 Read More...
The first customer A350-900 which will be delivered to Qatar Airways has successfully completed its maiden flight. The flight was the first time an A350 XWB configured for a customer has taken to the

Beechcraft Announces Key Upgrades to King Air C90GTx
2014-10-22 Read More...
Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition that beginning in Q4 2014, the latest model of the Beechcraft King Air

RUAG Aviation Upgrade Improves AS350 Safety & Comfort
2014-10-15 Read More...
A comprehensive upgrade program has been completed by RUAG Aviation on an Airbus Helicopter AS350 B3e. The modifications performed enhance the helicopter to provide improved all-round safety and performance, as well as tailored VIP comfort in its

Airbus Readies A350 XWB for First Customer Qatar Airways
2014-10-06 Read More...
The first A350 XWB for Qatar Airways is progressing towards delivery before year end, Airbus has announced. The aircraft, equipped with Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines, recently rolled out of the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, bearing Qatar

Dubai World to Renegotiate Payment Plan with Creditors
2014-10-02 Read More...
Dubai World's biggest creditors have agreed a deal with the state-owned conglomerate to renegotiate its debt repayment schedule, one of Dubai's top government officials said on Wednesday.

Etihad, Boeing Celebrate Roll Out of First Dreamliner
2014-09-30 Read More...
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Boeing celebrated the roll out of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner at an event in Seattle, US.

Aeropolitical Affairs Forum Discusses Middle East Aviation
2014-09-26 Read More...
Civil aviation issues including environment, consumer protection, liberalization and Air Traffic Management (ATM) were high on the agenda for an aeropolitical affairs forum organized by the International Air Transport

Etihad to Raise $2bn to Fund New Aircraft, Equity Stakes
2014-09-24 Read More...
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is on track to raise about $2 billion in loans this year to fund its equity investments around the world and aircraft purchases, its Chief Financial Officer said.

Ajman to Launch $571 Million International Airport
2014-09-22 Read More...
H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman (photo), approved the final plans and designs for the AED2.1 billion new Ajman International Airport

Dubai Int’l to Operate 5 Terma Surface Movement Radars
2014-09-19 Read More...
Terma has been contracted to deliver and install two new SCANTER 5502 Surface Movement Radar (SMR) and to upgrade three existing SCANTER 2001 to SCANTER 5502 standard for Dubai International Airport (DXB) in United Arab Emirates bringing the total

Honeywell, Thales to Offer Next-Gen GX Ka-Band to Airbus
2014-09-19 Read More...
Honeywell Aerospace and Thales will work together to integrate Honeywell JetWave hardware with Thales cabin network solutions for Airbus A350XWB and other commercial aircraft.

Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of First A380
2014-09-18 Read More...
At a ceremony in Hamburg hosted by Airbus, Qatar Airways, one of the world’s most pioneering airlines welcomed a new star to its fleet – the A380. In the presence of Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, and Fabrice

Ras Al Khaimah to Host Arab Aviation & Media Summit
2014-09-15 Read More...
An array of high-level speakers will discuss the link between aviation and tourism at the upcoming Arab Aviation and Media Summit (AAMS), the Arab world’s leading aviation and tourism event, in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), United Arab Emirates (UAE).

RUAG and Airbus Strengthen Partnership
2014-09-15 Read More...
RUAG, a global supplier and integrator of Aerostructure components and Airbus, a world’s leading commercial aircraft manufacturer, have decided to further strengthen their partnership. The two companies signed a multi-year contract which has a

Dubai Ruler Endorses $32bn Dubai World Central Expansion
2014-09-11 Read More...
Dubai Airports has welcomed the announcement by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (photo), Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, endorsing the Dh120 billion ($32 billion) expansion of Al Maktoum International at

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